- Enrollment
- 2,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Puente, CA
Santana High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Santana High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063375005212
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santana High (Continuation) earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in La Puente · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for California
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Santana High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santana High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 5 high schools in La Puente, CA.
School address
District: Rowland Unified · California
NCES ID 063375005212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Santana High (Continuation) shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-33.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 063375005212 · La Puente, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 8.1:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Rowland High (2,016 students)
Santana High (Continuation) shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-33.1%). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Santana High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Rowlan
John a. Rowland High
2,016 students
- Nogales High
Nogales High
1,535 students
- Stanley G. Osw
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
879 students
- Blandford Elem 643
Blandford Elementary
643 students
- Ybarra Academy 630
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
630 students
- This school 89
Santana High (Continuation)
89 students
What this shows Santana High (Continuation) reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santana High (Continuation) compares
Santana High (Continuation) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 62% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,821
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 45 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.6%
White 1.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Santana High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowland Unified reports $19,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santana High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Rowland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nogales High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanley G. Oswalt Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blandford Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santana High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in La Puente
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nogales High
Standard public school
1,535 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
La Puente High
Standard public school
813 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Bassett Senior High
Standard public school
747 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Nueva Vista Continuation High
Alternative education program
46 students 23:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~89 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Santana High (Continuation)
How many students attend Santana High (Continuation)?
Santana High (Continuation) has 89 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Puente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santana High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Santana High (Continuation) is 8.1:1, which is 62% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santana High (Continuation)?
84.4% of students at Santana High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santana High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Santana High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment, in La Puente, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santana High (Continuation)?
Santana High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Santana High (Continuation) rank among high schools in La Puente?
By Resource Investment Index, Santana High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 5 high schools in La Puente, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in La Puente on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowland Unified?
Besides Santana High (Continuation), Rowland Unified also operates John a. Rowland High (2,016 students), Nogales High (1,535 students), and Stanley G. Oswalt Academy (879 students). See the Rowland Unified district page for the complete list.